A Preface to the Blog
I want to start these articles with an important question think is essential for a reader to ask themselves: “Why am I reading this?”
So often we can fall into traps of overutilizing online resources. In the OCD world, an action alone is not necessarily skillful nor compulsive; it is the intent behind the action that determines whether or not it is healthy and useful. If you determine that reading through this blog is likely going to provide you new and useful information, it is likely a skillful action. If, however, this is the umpteenth time that you have been combing through blogs, Reddit threads, Facebook groups, and publications, it is worth considering whether you are compulsively trying to answer an OCD question in your mind.
Ask yourself if you are obsessing about a topic
How do I know if I have OCD?
How do I know I don’t want to hurt someone?
How do I know I’m not racist?
How do I know what’s safe?
How do I know if I’m gay?
How do I know if I’m straight?
How do I know if I’m a pedophile?
How do I know if God exists?
How do I know I’m in the right relationship?
What are signs of being a murderer?
What if my OCD is different from others?
How do I know if my OCD is treatable?
Choose your next step
One way to help decide if you are compulsively searching for information is to ask yourself if you’re past the point of diminishing returns. Are you no longer getting a good return on investment from the information you’re consuming? Do you find yourself reading similar information over and over? Are you no longer frequently learning new and useful information that is likely to lead you to treat your OCD?
If the answer to these questions are yes, it may be time to reach out to us to guide you down the next steps, as more info alone may not provide an impact. If however you think this information can be useful for you, read on! I hope these posts can help you in your journey towards your goals.